research Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
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research How Real Is Senescent Alopecia? A Histopathologic Approach
Aging alone rarely causes significant hair loss; hormones are a bigger factor.
research Topically Applied Minoxidil in Baldness
Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
research Mechanical and Controlled PRP Injections in Patients Affected by Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP injections effectively promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Topical Mechlorethamine Restores Autoimmune-Arrested Follicular Activity in Mice with an Alopecia Areata-Like Disease by Targeting Infiltrated Lymphocytes
Mechlorethamine treatment regrew hair in mice by killing immune cells causing hair loss without harming hair follicles.
research Clinical Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Overview, Diagnosis, and Treatment
AGA is a common hair loss disorder, and early diagnosis and treatment with minoxidil or finasteride can help reduce emotional distress.
research 31-Year-Old Woman With Alopecia
A woman's hair loss was treated successfully with iron supplements for her iron deficiency.
research Role of PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) in Alopecia Areata: A Literature Review
PRP may help hair growth in alopecia areata without major side effects, but more research is needed.
research The Effect of A100 Gel on Hair Growth and Hair Quality: An Explanatory Study
A100 gel may increase hair growth without side effects, but more research is needed.
research Abstracts
Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
research Lack of Efficacy of Finasteride in Postmenopausal Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
research Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
research A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Crossover Study of Fluoxetine in Trichotillomania
Fluoxetine was not effective in treating hair-pulling disorder in the short term.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: Shifting Paradigms, Current Concepts, Comparative Efficacy, and Safety
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss, with both being safe to use.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma and Its Use for Cicatricial and Non-Cicatricial Alopecias: A Narrative Review
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can promote new hair growth and increase hair density, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of hair loss.
research Randomized Trial of Electrodynamic Microneedling Combined with 5% Minoxidil Topical Solution for Treating Androgenetic Alopecia in Chinese Males and Molecular Mechanistic Study of the Involvement of the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair loss in Chinese men by activating Wnt/ß-catenin pathway.
research Pathogenesis and Treatment Options for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Scalp cooling is the most effective FDA-approved method to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but more research is needed for other treatments.
research Growth Factor Concentrations in Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: An Intra-Subject, Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Pilot Study
PRP growth factor concentrations vary, no significant hair growth difference found.
research Off-Label Use of Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia: A Review
Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
research Efficacy of Diphenylcyclopropenone in Alopecia Areata: A Comparison of Two Treatment Regimens
Treating alopecia areata every 3 weeks with diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective than weekly treatments.
research Safety and Efficacy of ALRV5XR in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia or Telogen Effluvium: A Randomised, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
ALRV5XR significantly improves hair density in women with hair loss and is well-tolerated.
research Combination Therapy with Topical Minoxidil and Nano-Microneedle-Assisted Fibroblast Growth Factor for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Chinese Patients
Combining minoxidil and fibroblast growth factor is more effective for treating male hair loss than using either alone.
research Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Female Patients with Chronic Telogen Effluvium: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind, Pilot Clinical Trial
Platelet-rich plasma is a promising and safe treatment for increasing hair density and thickness in women with chronic telogen effluvium.
research Comparison of Clinical Efficacy and Trichoscopic Changes in Scalp Alopecia Areata Following Treatment with Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is better than PRP for treating scalp alopecia areata, leading to faster and more complete hair regrowth.
research Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women
Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
research Alopecia After Injection of ATX-101 for Reduction of Submental Fat
ATX-101 injections can cause hair loss.
research Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata Over 52 Weeks in Phase III Trials
Baricitinib improved severe hair loss in adults over 52 weeks and was safe to use.
research Guidelines for Clinical Trials of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Consensus Recommendations from the International FFA Cooperative Group
Experts agreed on guidelines to improve research on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.